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    TV streaming box - best ones?

    True that any component can fail, but a quality product has likely had stress testing and failure analysis performed. Possibly even beta testing in user environments. The box we are discussing here was most likely rushed into production as soon as the prototype was operational. Their...
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    About our future:

    A bit of a surprise. Ronnie has always been the guide to good behavior in the Pitt's many incarnations. I always thought he was the prime moderator. IMO, the pit needs gentle, but constant attention, and frankly you two have other pressing issues.
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    Getting into HAM in 2024?

    I live in an apartment these days, and only get on the air to talk to old friends on 2M. I have had good luck using a 5/8 mobile whip in front of a window. I bought a 30" galvanized feed dish at Tractor Supply, and found that it makes a good ground plane for the mobile. No muss, fuss or...
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    Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage

    Hate the laugh track. Rest is pretty good.
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    Gas Price Info With National Gas Temperature Map

    Here in SE Wisconsin, regular is down under $3. Saw it at $2.92. However premium is still $4.19. Seems a ripoff to me.
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    Looks like Physical Movie Rental are almost gone

    I don't buy much anymore, but I do like that once a physical disc is in my hands it is there forever and unchanged (Hans shot first). All the streaming services have titles that come and go, and less popular or dated titles never make it back into rotation. I was looking for a particular disc...
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    Speaking of toons lately, Has anyone watched the classic 1972 Fritz The Cat?

    Don't forget the sequel, Heavy Traffic https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_Traffic
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    I see that TiVo Edge for Antenna is discontinued (even the 2 tuner now), are they going to make another OTA DVR or is TiVo done?

    Monthly is the default. Annual is an option, as is lifetime Lifetime is probably as long as a cable option is available. Spectrum seems to be ready to stop cable and push streaming, which won't work with these boxes. Ultimately the boxes become useless when TIVO stops supporting guide data
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    I see that TiVo Edge for Antenna is discontinued (even the 2 tuner now), are they going to make another OTA DVR or is TiVo done?

    My TIVOs have been bombarded with messages offering fire sale prices on the Edge. I have an Edge and a Roamio, both with lifetime.
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    Bally Sports and MSG RSN Are Reportedly Preparing For Bankruptcy

    Funny, Spectrum is doing the opposite here. I was able to choose my local RSN as part of the lowest tier, Total Choice pick 15.
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    Wayback Machine

    A favorite saying of mine: Nostalgia, it ain't what it used to be (And never was)
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    Do you wear glasses or contacts or don't you?

    None right now. I have been waiting 14 months for them to do my cataract surgery. 2 weeks to go, yay. Why does it take so long for any medical procedure these days. I mean, really, 14 months from diagnosis to surgery?
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    Which is better, wireless charging or wired?

    One thing the article misses is reliability. Constant use of usb or lightning will eventually cause the port to fail. I have lost equipment over that issue. Since wireless avoids a mechanical connection it is more reliable by design
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    Young Sheldon

    Imdb shows an episode 14 showing in March.
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    Name a good movie with a bad sequel/sequels...

    As in, never waste money on an odd numbered Star Trek.
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